Tavita Ma'ufanga

Tavita Ma'ufanga was a chieftain of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He led the resistance to the United States' expedition to the island in 1855, but on 4 June of that year, he was defeated at the Battle of Hawaii.

Biography
Tavita Ma'ufanga was born in the Kingdom of Hawaii (variably known as the Sandwich Islands or simply Hawaii). Ma'ufanga was made the commander of the 3,000-strong army of Hawaii, and he led them into action when foreigners from the United States (14,250 troops under Samuel Stone) landed on Oahu island with the goal of annexing the islands to the USA. Ma'ufanga was defeated at the Battle of Hawaii, in which his army was wiped out, while 300 US troops were killed or wounded. His heroic defeat has given him a legendary status as a hero among native Hawaiians.